Speaking at Jones's arraignment Monday, defense attorney Benjamin Farrell argued that the latest incident shouldn't be grounds for Judge William J. Boyle to revoke bail for Jones on the shoplifting charges. The domestic assault case was "blown out of proportion" by police, Farrell said, adding that he doesn't believe Jones is a flight risk: "Given the publicity that surrounds Mr. Jones, he really would have no place to run."

Below is the unedited press release the Springfield Police Department sent to media outlets.

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News From the Springfield Police Department; Saturday, April 2nd, 2011

At 5:30 P.M. this date Officers Justin Walters and Angel Berrios were dispatched to 84 Bowles Street in Springfield for a "Domestic Disturbance". When they arrived they spoke with a 28 year old female victim who stated that her ex-boyfriend, Melvin Jones, was just at her house and had assaulted her. The victim stated that she was choked and slammed to the couch. She stated that Mr. Jones stole her key's from her person and then stole her car. The officers observed deep red marks on her neck consistent with choking. While taking the report the officers observed the victims car and stopped the vehicle. He was arrested without incident....